Local Experiences
We offer engaging local experiences designed
to immerse foreign guests in the rich tapestry of Turkish Culture.
We offer engaging local experiences designed to immerse foreign guests in the rich tapestry of Turkish culture.
These thoughtfully crafted activities provide an authentic insight into the country’s customs, traditions, and hospitality, ensuring a memorable and enriching stay for all visitors.
Culinary Exploration In Si̇rkeci̇
So you think you know everything about Turkish Cuisine?
We will take you on a short culinary tour through our neighborhood and show you what it’s really all about. Some foods you have heard of and some you haven’t. The names may scare you, but these food are unique, delicious, and most of us eat them every day.
Do not miss this experience. Here is our menu: Çiğ Köfte, Kokoreç (lamb intestines), İçli Köfte (deep fried, bulgur breaded, meatball), Adana Kebap, Pide (long, thin, boat shaped bread, rolled from a small ball of dough.), various Turkish Delights and finally, Turkish Tea.
The experience is complementary. Our guests will only pay for the cost of the food, which is paid to the vendors.
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Turkish Cuisine Cooking Experience
A Turkish cooking experience with the chef of our Hotel. No special skills required. Enthusiasm is a key ingredient for a delicious meal and a good time. You will learn how to cook an appetizer, and a main course in our kitchen. Takes about 45 minutes, then enjoy the meal you have created.
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A Taste Of Life Style In Golden Horn
Take yourself out of the tourism routine and live the real life of Istanbul. This tour will help you to get out of the busy tourist schedule and allow a glimpse into the daily lives of people in Istanbul. We will start our tour from the Mosque of Mehmed the 2nd, the conqueror of Constantinople. Then, to the colorful, living, and busy environment of the Fatih Farmers Market, which is one of the biggest open air markets in Turkey. You can buy local goods including fresh fruit, vegetables, spices, underwears, curtains, clothing, cookware, fabric, hand bags, etc…
At the end of the tour we will visit Fener, old Greek district of Istanbul and Greek Orthodox Patriarchate to feel a different identity of Istanbul then enjoy a cruise back to the Hotel.
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A Walk Through The Trade Life Of 800 Years
Istanbul can be described as one of the most colorful cities in the world, in terms of the lifestyle hidden inside. As the last stop of the “Silk Road” before entering Europe, trade facilities and shopping have always been parts of this colorful life. With this tour you will see the “hans” which are old production and shopping centers of the Ottoman Era. You can visit the whole seller areas, production facilities of traditional handcrafts, and flow with the local life style.
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